The Job Title: EngineeringBuyer
The Skills You’ll Need: Procurement, Manufacturing, SAP, Order Processing, Engineering
Your New Salary: £37-40k
Location: Central London, hybrid four days in office, one at home (five days in office during probation)
Job Status: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm
Who You’ll Be Working For: Global raw materials trader.
EngineeringBuyer - What You’ll Be Doing Each Day:
This position is within the London office in the Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be operating with in a small international procurement team, involved with the procurement of Spare Parts and Assemblies for Manufacturing Industries in the Middle East. There will be opportunities for sourcing products from Europe and the Far East. Career path for the right candidate to grow within the business and travel to International Trade Fairs & Exhibitions.
- Understand the internal customer's requirements and efficient preparation of Request for Quotations
- Receive offers from Vendors
- Compare and evaluate offers
- Prepare cost sheets and calculate margins.
- Prepare offers using our bespoke SAP system.
- Negotiate with vendors.
- Raise Purchase Orders.
- Prepare reports
- Selection and development of vendors to best meet the specifications, quality and logistical requirements.
- Accurate data entry using in-house SAP system
- Monitor telephone and e-mail enquiries on behalf of engineering team
- Update product brochures and catalogues
- Database management
EngineeringBuyer - The Skills You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Qualification in Engineering, Technical Studies, or Science-related discipline is required.
- Experience in Buying/Procurement function involved in purchasing technical products or spares.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement principles
- Familiarity with INCO terms & Forex/Exchange rates as this is an international trading environment.
- Ability to evaluate suppliers and negotiate favourable terms of business.
- Hands-on ability to manage and enter enquiries, quotations and contracts on computer systems.
- Strong numerical skills and high level of computer literacy
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated experience with ERP systems is highly desirable, particularly SAP Business One
- Ability to learn and deliver results.
- Language skills Fluency in English.
- Knowledge of European languages would be an added advantage.
- High attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach to work
- A proactive, flexible, and \"can-do\" attitude
- Have a flexible approach to working hours when necessary
- Have the ability to prioritise work effectively
- Be a confident user of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Have ability and enthusiasm for learning new systems and IT packages.
PeopleFirst is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability.
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Supply Chain Job - Engineering Buyer - London employer: People First
At People First, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Join us in a role where your expertise in financial accounting will be valued, and contribute to meaningful projects within a multinational context.
